BonningtonRegionalPark is located in a rural residential community approximately 15 kilometres west of the City of Nelson. The park has a total area of 6.7 hectares. The park is designated as a multiple purpose regional park and includes a soccer field, softball diamond and playground.

Taghum Beach RegionalPark is 4.5 hectares in size and located in Electoral Area 'E' on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake approximately 8.4km west of Nelson. It is a very popular beach day-use area for both tourists and local residents. Opportunities include beach activities, nature appreciation, fishing, boating, and picnicking.

published:28 Sep 2017

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The Rosebery to Three FolksRegionalTrail, locally known as the Galena Trail, is located between Rosebery and Three Forks. This 13-kilometre section of the old CPR rail right-of-way provides for non-motorized recreation use opportunities, with trail-heads at the lake in Rosebery, at the turnoff to Sandon and at Denver Siding Road above New Denver. This trail serves locals and tourists as a day-use recreation area with activities such as hiking, cycling and nature appreciation. An interesting feature of the trail is the cable car that allows users to cross Carpenter Creek near Three Forks.

published:28 Sep 2017

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RiondelRegionalPark is located in the unincorporated community of Riondel. The site accommodates several recreation facilities including a softball and soccer field. The park is designated as a multiple-purpose regional park.

published:27 Sep 2017

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CrescentValley Beach RegionalPark (Crescent Valley Beach) is a frequently visited and picturesque park on the shoreline of the Slocan River in the Kootenay’s Crescent Valley community. The park has a total area of 2.53 hectares and is designated as a WaterfrontAccess park. River activities, the beach and upland trails attract locals and tourists alike. In summer months, visitors can expect Crescent Valley Beach to be lively and active with people kayaking, rafting, canoeing, swimming, picnicking or simply enjoying the park’s natural environment. The park also provides important habitat for wildlife. The upland park area includes mature Ponderosa pine and black cottonwood, a valued habitat for species at risk. The property also serves to showcase the historic use as a former sawmill.

published:28 Sep 2017

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MorningMountain is located in the rural community of Blewett, approximately 4 km west of the City of Nelson, via Blewett Road. The facility is accessed via Blewett Ski Hill Road which is a gravel road that switchbacks for 1 km to the parking area. The park has a total area of 20.6 hectares and provides access to a broader network of trails beyond the regional park. The park is designated as a multiple purpose regional park and includes cycling, hiking, nature appreciation, snowshoeing and tobogganing. Other uses are emerging including the proposed ice skating rink and development of a day use area.

published:27 Sep 2017

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Historic Ainsworth Wharf RegionalPark is situated in the community of Ainsworth on Kootenay Lake approximately 48km north of Nelson. The park is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park and provides day-use recreation opportunities including boating, swimming, picnicking and nature appreciation. The park also preserves the historic concrete wharf for public use.

published:28 Sep 2017

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WaterlooEddyRegionalPark is 3.7 hectare in size and located along the eastern shores of Columbia River, south of Castlegar, BC. Waterloo Eddy Regional Park is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park and is primarily used by local residents for day-use recreation opportunities including, boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, picnicking and nature appreciation.

published:28 Sep 2017

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BrilliantBridgeRegionalPark is located in rural Castlegar in the community of Brilliant. The Brilliant Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Kootenay River constructed by the Doukhobor community in 1913. It was deemed redundant in the 1970s following the construction of a new highway bridge. In 1995 the site was declared a National Historic Site. In 2009, restoration commenced on the bridge with funding from multiple sponsors. Completed in 2010, the project cost over $1,000,000. More detailed information of the history, development and updated news on the Briliant Bridge can be found at the official online resource created by the Brilliant Bridge Restoration Committee at www.brilliantbridge.ca.

published:27 Sep 2017

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McDonalds LandingRegionalPark is located along the northern shores of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, approximately 10km north of Nelson, BC. Access is off Highway 3A where it meets Six Mile Road, via McDonalds Landing Road. The park is the location of a former sternwheeler landing. It includes a wharf (renovated in 2011) within a 0.19 ha water lot. The wharf itself consists of a 52m timber approach, steel gangway, 8m gangway float, and a 20m mooring float. The park is designated a Waterfront Access Park and includes walking, site seeing, boating and fishing access.

List of regional districts of British Columbia

The Canadianprovince of British Columbia is partitioned into regional districts, as a means to better enable municipalities and rural areas to work together at a regional level.

Similar to counties in other parts of Canada, regional districts serve only to provide municipal services as the local government in areas not incorporated into a municipality, and in certain regional affairs of shared concern between residents of unincorporated areas and those in the municipalities such as a stakeholder role in regional planning. In those predominantly rural areas, regional districts provide services such as land use planning, building inspection and some responsibility for community fire protection. Regional districts also provide some services, such as solid-waste management, but otherwise differ from counties in having no powers or similar bodies with other arms of government whose powers are much more sweeping, including forests, environment, health, schools, provincial and courts. They are not the equivalent of counties and their powers and democratic mandate are substantially weaker. Most land within a regional district is under control of other arms of the provincial government, or in the case of national parks and offshore waters, of the federal government. Indian reserves located within the boundaries of regional districts are likewise excluded from their jurisdiction and infrastructure, and there are varying levels of collaboration between First Nations governments and regional district boards.

Region

In geography, regions are areas broadly divided by physical characteristics (physical geography), human impact characteristics (human geography), and the interaction of humanity and the environment (environmental geography). Geographic regions and sub-regions are mostly described by their imprecisely defined, and sometimes transitory boundaries, except in human geography, where jurisdiction areas such as national borders are clearly defined in law.

Apart from the globalcontinental regions, there are also hydrospheric and atmospheric regions that cover the oceans, and discrete climates above the land and water masses of the planet. The land and water global regions are divided into subregions geographically bounded by large geological features that influence large-scale ecologies, such as plains and features.

As a way of describing spatial areas, the concept of regions is important and widely used among the many branches of geography, each of which can describe areas in regional terms. For example, ecoregion is a term used in environmental geography, cultural region in cultural geography, bioregion in biogeography, and so on. The field of geography that studies regions themselves is called regional geography.

Park

A park is an area of natural, semi-natural, or planted space set aside for human enjoyment and recreation or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. It may consist of grassy areas, rocks, soil, and trees, but may also contain buildings and other artifacts such as monuments, fountains or playground structures. In North America, many parks have fields for playing sports such as soccer, baseball and football, and paved areas for games such as basketball. Many parks have trails for walking, biking and other activities. Some parks are built adjacent to bodies of water or watercourses, and these parks may comprise a beach or boat dock area. Often, the smallest parks are in urban areas, where a park may take up only a city block or less. Urban parks often have benches for sitting and they may contain picnic tables and barbecue grills. Parks have differing rules regarding whether dogs can be brought into the park: some parks prohibit dogs; some parks allow them with restrictions (e.g., use of a leash); and some parks, which may be called "dog parks," permit dogs to run off-leash.

Kootenay Lake

Kootenay Lake is a lake located in British Columbia, Canada and is part of the
Kootenay River. The lake has been raised by the Corra Linn Dam and has a dike system at the southern end, which, along with industry in the 1950s-70s, has changed the ecosystem in and around the water. Kootenay Lake has a year-round toll-free ferry that crosses between Kootenay Bay and Balfour, and is a popular summer tourist destination.

Although oriented primarily in a north-south configuration, a western arm positioned roughly halfway up the length of the lake stretches 35km to the City of Nelson. The lake is 532m above sea level, with the adjacent mountains rising up to a maximum of approximately 2700m. The average residence for water in the lake is 1.5 years, although the west arm has a much faster rate of water replacement; about 3–4 days.

Bonnington Regional Park

BonningtonRegionalPark is located in a rural residential community approximately 15 kilometres west of the City of Nelson. The park has a total area of 6.7 hectares. The park is designated as a multiple purpose regional park and includes a soccer field, softball diamond and playground.

Taghum Beach Regional Park

Taghum Beach RegionalPark is 4.5 hectares in size and located in Electoral Area 'E' on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake approximately 8.4km west of Nelson. It is a very popular beach day-use area for both tourists and local residents. Opportunities include beach activities, nature appreciation, fishing, boating, and picnicking.

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Rosebery Three Forks Regional Trail (Galena Trail)

Rosebery Three Forks Regional Trail (Galena Trail)

Rosebery Three Forks Regional Trail (Galena Trail)

The Rosebery to Three FolksRegionalTrail, locally known as the Galena Trail, is located between Rosebery and Three Forks. This 13-kilometre section of the old CPR rail right-of-way provides for non-motorized recreation use opportunities, with trail-heads at the lake in Rosebery, at the turnoff to Sandon and at Denver Siding Road above New Denver. This trail serves locals and tourists as a day-use recreation area with activities such as hiking, cycling and nature appreciation. An interesting feature of the trail is the cable car that allows users to cross Carpenter Creek near Three Forks.

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Riondel Regional Park

Riondel Regional Park

Riondel Regional Park

RiondelRegionalPark is located in the unincorporated community of Riondel. The site accommodates several recreation facilities including a softball and soccer field. The park is designated as a multiple-purpose regional park.

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Crescent Valley Regional Park

Crescent Valley Regional Park

Crescent Valley Regional Park

CrescentValley Beach RegionalPark (Crescent Valley Beach) is a frequently visited and picturesque park on the shoreline of the Slocan River in the Kootenay’s Crescent Valley community. The park has a total area of 2.53 hectares and is designated as a WaterfrontAccess park. River activities, the beach and upland trails attract locals and tourists alike. In summer months, visitors can expect Crescent Valley Beach to be lively and active with people kayaking, rafting, canoeing, swimming, picnicking or simply enjoying the park’s natural environment. The park also provides important habitat for wildlife. The upland park area includes mature Ponderosa pine and black cottonwood, a valued habitat for species at risk. The property also serves to showcase the historic use as a former sawmill.

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Morning Mountain Regional Park

Morning Mountain Regional Park

Morning Mountain Regional Park

MorningMountain is located in the rural community of Blewett, approximately 4 km west of the City of Nelson, via Blewett Road. The facility is accessed via Blewett Ski Hill Road which is a gravel road that switchbacks for 1 km to the parking area. The park has a total area of 20.6 hectares and provides access to a broader network of trails beyond the regional park. The park is designated as a multiple purpose regional park and includes cycling, hiking, nature appreciation, snowshoeing and tobogganing. Other uses are emerging including the proposed ice skating rink and development of a day use area.

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Historic Ainsworth Wharf Regional Park

Historic Ainsworth Wharf Regional Park

Historic Ainsworth Wharf Regional Park

Historic Ainsworth Wharf RegionalPark is situated in the community of Ainsworth on Kootenay Lake approximately 48km north of Nelson. The park is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park and provides day-use recreation opportunities including boating, swimming, picnicking and nature appreciation. The park also preserves the historic concrete wharf for public use.

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Waterloo Eddy Regional Park

Waterloo Eddy Regional Park

Waterloo Eddy Regional Park

WaterlooEddyRegionalPark is 3.7 hectare in size and located along the eastern shores of Columbia River, south of Castlegar, BC. Waterloo Eddy Regional Park is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park and is primarily used by local residents for day-use recreation opportunities including, boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, picnicking and nature appreciation.

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Brilliant Bridge Regional Park

Brilliant Bridge Regional Park

Brilliant Bridge Regional Park

BrilliantBridgeRegionalPark is located in rural Castlegar in the community of Brilliant. The Brilliant Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Kootenay River constructed by the Doukhobor community in 1913. It was deemed redundant in the 1970s following the construction of a new highway bridge. In 1995 the site was declared a National Historic Site. In 2009, restoration commenced on the bridge with funding from multiple sponsors. Completed in 2010, the project cost over $1,000,000. More detailed information of the history, development and updated news on the Briliant Bridge can be found at the official online resource created by the Brilliant Bridge Restoration Committee at www.brilliantbridge.ca.

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McDonalds Landing Regional Park

McDonalds Landing Regional Park

McDonalds Landing Regional Park

McDonalds LandingRegionalPark is located along the northern shores of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, approximately 10km north of Nelson, BC. Access is off Highway 3A where it meets Six Mile Road, via McDonalds Landing Road. The park is the location of a former sternwheeler landing. It includes a wharf (renovated in 2011) within a 0.19 ha water lot. The wharf itself consists of a 52m timber approach, steel gangway, 8m gangway float, and a 20m mooring float. The park is designated a Waterfront Access Park and includes walking, site seeing, boating and fishing access.

Castlegar & District Recreation Complex - Open House Presentation

Well over 100 residents of Areas I, J and the City of Castlegar came together on Monday, May 2 to share their vision for the future of their CommunityComplex.
The open house was the next step in the Recreation and CultureMaster Planning process. The plan identified several priorities for the renewal and enhancement of the Community Complex. Technical challenges will need to be addressed, but the RDCK wants to ensure that the complex suits the values and needs of the public it serves.
The Castlegar and District Recreation Commission will gather all community input from the open house as well as from online feedback gathered through the RDCK website. The Commission will identify short, medium and long-term priorities, make revisions to the plan and give the public another chance to review the revised plan based on the short-term priorities. Following this second public input process, the Commission will take all available information available and consider funding options which may include a referendum, depending on the size of the project identified.

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Pass Creek Regional Park and Campground

Pass Creek Regional Park and Campground

Pass Creek Regional Park and Campground

Pass CreekRegionalPark is a 36.1 hectare park located across the Columbia River and opposite the City of Castlegar. It is located at Park SideRoad in Robson.
Facilities in the park include a swimming pond, beach, picnic areas, 30 camping sites, children's playground, ball field, soccer/field hockey field, and nature trails. A riding ring and equestrian facilities are located at the adjacent Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds.
Day use area can be booked for weddings, picnics and other family events. Free hot showers available for campers. Each campsite has a fire pit and firewood available for a fee. Pets allowed on leashes.

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Robson Boat Ramp Regional Park

Robson Boat Ramp Regional Park

Robson Boat Ramp Regional Park

Robson BoatRampRegionalPark is located on the north shore of the Columbia River adjacent to the unincorporated community of Robson (across from the City of Castlegar). The park provides a boat launch site and associated parking facilities and is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park.

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Bigelow Bay Regional Park

Bigelow Bay Regional Park

Bigelow Bay Regional Park

Bigelow Bay RegionalPark is located on Slocan Lake immediately adjacent to the northern boundary of the Village of New Denver. The park is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park and is used for day-use beach recreation activities such as boating, swimming, beach-combing and nature appreciation.

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Pulpit Rock Access Regional Park

Pulpit RockAccessRegionalTrail is designated as a non-motorized public recreational trail that is used extensively in the non-snow months by locals and tourists. It is easily accessible from the City of Nelson and offers a short but steep 1.8km walk to a rock bluff overlooking the city and surrounding area. The trail head is accessed via JohnstoneRoad on the north side of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, adjacent to the City of Nelson.

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Cottonwood Lake Regional Park

Cottonwood Lake Regional Park

Cottonwood Lake Regional Park

Cottonwood LakeRegionalPark comprises 8.2 hectares of land and is located south of the City of Nelson along Highway 6 toward Salmo. The park provides waterfront access to Cottonwood Lake and facilities include a swimming beach, picnic tables, boat launch, walking trails, cross-country ski trails, rest rooms and parking facilities.

Aimee Watson on rural issues

The first in a series of six brief videos featuring rural folks musing on questions such as, "What makes a rural community vibrant? What are the greatest challenges facing rural communities? Why have you chosen a rural lifestyle? What's the importance of the arts & culture in rural places? And why is it important to keep — and attract — young people to small towns and rural regions?"
Aimee Watson, now the Area D Director for the Regional District of Central Kootenay, kicks things off.
For more useful, inspirational information on the topics discussed in these videos, visit the BC RuralCentre website, at:
https://www.bcruralcentre.org

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Andy Shardrack on rural issues

Andy Shardrack on rural issues

Andy Shardrack on rural issues

The second in a series of six brief, informal videos from the BC RuralCentre, featuring rural folks musing on questions such as, "What makes a rural community vibrant? What are greatest challenges facing rural communities? Why have you chosen a rural lifestyle? What's the importance of the arts & culture in rural places? And why is it important to keep — and attract — young people to small towns and rural regions?"
Andy Shadrack, then the Area D Director for the Regional District of Central Kootenay, is featured here.
For more useful, inspirational information on the topics discussed in these videos, visit the BC Rural Centre website, at:
https://www.bcruralcentre.org

Bonnington Regional Park

BonningtonRegionalPark is located in a rural residential community approximately 15 kilometres west of the City of Nelson. The park has a total area of 6.7 hectares. The park is designated as a multiple purpose regional park and includes a soccer field, softball diamond and playground.

Taghum Beach Regional Park

Taghum Beach RegionalPark is 4.5 hectares in size and located in Electoral Area 'E' on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake approximately 8.4km west of Nelson. It is a very popular beach day-use area for both tourists and local residents. Opportunities include beach activities, nature appreciation, fishing, boating, and picnicking.

published: 28 Sep 2017

Rosebery Three Forks Regional Trail (Galena Trail)

The Rosebery to Three FolksRegionalTrail, locally known as the Galena Trail, is located between Rosebery and Three Forks. This 13-kilometre section of the old CPR rail right-of-way provides for non-motorized recreation use opportunities, with trail-heads at the lake in Rosebery, at the turnoff to Sandon and at Denver Siding Road above New Denver. This trail serves locals and tourists as a day-use recreation area with activities such as hiking, cycling and nature appreciation. An interesting feature of the trail is the cable car that allows users to cross Carpenter Creek near Three Forks.

published: 28 Sep 2017

Riondel Regional Park

RiondelRegionalPark is located in the unincorporated community of Riondel. The site accommodates several recreation facilities including a softball and soccer field. The park is designated as a multiple-purpose regional park.

published: 27 Sep 2017

Crescent Valley Regional Park

CrescentValley Beach RegionalPark (Crescent Valley Beach) is a frequently visited and picturesque park on the shoreline of the Slocan River in the Kootenay’s Crescent Valley community. The park has a total area of 2.53 hectares and is designated as a WaterfrontAccess park. River activities, the beach and upland trails attract locals and tourists alike. In summer months, visitors can expect Crescent Valley Beach to be lively and active with people kayaking, rafting, canoeing, swimming, picnicking or simply enjoying the park’s natural environment. The park also provides important habitat for wildlife. The upland park area includes mature Ponderosa pine and black cottonwood, a valued habitat for species at risk. The property also serves to showcase the historic use as a former sawmill.

published: 28 Sep 2017

Morning Mountain Regional Park

MorningMountain is located in the rural community of Blewett, approximately 4 km west of the City of Nelson, via Blewett Road. The facility is accessed via Blewett Ski Hill Road which is a gravel road that switchbacks for 1 km to the parking area. The park has a total area of 20.6 hectares and provides access to a broader network of trails beyond the regional park. The park is designated as a multiple purpose regional park and includes cycling, hiking, nature appreciation, snowshoeing and tobogganing. Other uses are emerging including the proposed ice skating rink and development of a day use area.

published: 27 Sep 2017

Historic Ainsworth Wharf Regional Park

Historic Ainsworth Wharf RegionalPark is situated in the community of Ainsworth on Kootenay Lake approximately 48km north of Nelson. The park is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park and provides day-use recreation opportunities including boating, swimming, picnicking and nature appreciation. The park also preserves the historic concrete wharf for public use.

published: 28 Sep 2017

Waterloo Eddy Regional Park

WaterlooEddyRegionalPark is 3.7 hectare in size and located along the eastern shores of Columbia River, south of Castlegar, BC. Waterloo Eddy Regional Park is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park and is primarily used by local residents for day-use recreation opportunities including, boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, picnicking and nature appreciation.

published: 28 Sep 2017

Brilliant Bridge Regional Park

BrilliantBridgeRegionalPark is located in rural Castlegar in the community of Brilliant. The Brilliant Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Kootenay River constructed by the Doukhobor community in 1913. It was deemed redundant in the 1970s following the construction of a new highway bridge. In 1995 the site was declared a National Historic Site. In 2009, restoration commenced on the bridge with funding from multiple sponsors. Completed in 2010, the project cost over $1,000,000. More detailed information of the history, development and updated news on the Briliant Bridge can be found at the official online resource created by the Brilliant Bridge Restoration Committee at www.brilliantbridge.ca.

published: 27 Sep 2017

McDonalds Landing Regional Park

McDonalds LandingRegionalPark is located along the northern shores of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, approximately 10km north of Nelson, BC. Access is off Highway 3A where it meets Six Mile Road, via McDonalds Landing Road. The park is the location of a former sternwheeler landing. It includes a wharf (renovated in 2011) within a 0.19 ha water lot. The wharf itself consists of a 52m timber approach, steel gangway, 8m gangway float, and a 20m mooring float. The park is designated a Waterfront Access Park and includes walking, site seeing, boating and fishing access.

Castlegar & District Recreation Complex - Open House Presentation

Well over 100 residents of Areas I, J and the City of Castlegar came together on Monday, May 2 to share their vision for the future of their CommunityComplex.
The open house was the next step in the Recreation and CultureMaster Planning process. The plan identified several priorities for the renewal and enhancement of the Community Complex. Technical challenges will need to be addressed, but the RDCK wants to ensure that the complex suits the values and needs of the public it serves.
The Castlegar and District Recreation Commission will gather all community input from the open house as well as from online feedback gathered through the RDCK website. The Commission will identify short, medium and long-term priorities, make revisions to the plan and give the public another chance to rev...

published: 19 May 2017

Pass Creek Regional Park and Campground

Pass CreekRegionalPark is a 36.1 hectare park located across the Columbia River and opposite the City of Castlegar. It is located at Park SideRoad in Robson.
Facilities in the park include a swimming pond, beach, picnic areas, 30 camping sites, children's playground, ball field, soccer/field hockey field, and nature trails. A riding ring and equestrian facilities are located at the adjacent Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds.
Day use area can be booked for weddings, picnics and other family events. Free hot showers available for campers. Each campsite has a fire pit and firewood available for a fee. Pets allowed on leashes.

published: 27 Sep 2017

Robson Boat Ramp Regional Park

Robson BoatRampRegionalPark is located on the north shore of the Columbia River adjacent to the unincorporated community of Robson (across from the City of Castlegar). The park provides a boat launch site and associated parking facilities and is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park.

published: 28 Sep 2017

Bigelow Bay Regional Park

Bigelow Bay RegionalPark is located on Slocan Lake immediately adjacent to the northern boundary of the Village of New Denver. The park is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park and is used for day-use beach recreation activities such as boating, swimming, beach-combing and nature appreciation.

published: 28 Sep 2017

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Pulpit Rock Access Regional Park

Pulpit RockAccessRegionalTrail is designated as a non-motorized public recreational trail that is used extensively in the non-snow months by locals and tourists. It is easily accessible from the City of Nelson and offers a short but steep 1.8km walk to a rock bluff overlooking the city and surrounding area. The trail head is accessed via JohnstoneRoad on the north side of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, adjacent to the City of Nelson.

published: 28 Sep 2017

Cottonwood Lake Regional Park

Cottonwood LakeRegionalPark comprises 8.2 hectares of land and is located south of the City of Nelson along Highway 6 toward Salmo. The park provides waterfront access to Cottonwood Lake and facilities include a swimming beach, picnic tables, boat launch, walking trails, cross-country ski trails, rest rooms and parking facilities.

Aimee Watson on rural issues

The first in a series of six brief videos featuring rural folks musing on questions such as, "What makes a rural community vibrant? What are the greatest challenges facing rural communities? Why have you chosen a rural lifestyle? What's the importance of the arts & culture in rural places? And why is it important to keep — and attract — young people to small towns and rural regions?"
Aimee Watson, now the Area D Director for the Regional District of Central Kootenay, kicks things off.
For more useful, inspirational information on the topics discussed in these videos, visit the BC RuralCentre website, at:
https://www.bcruralcentre.org

published: 25 Apr 2017

Andy Shardrack on rural issues

The second in a series of six brief, informal videos from the BC RuralCentre, featuring rural folks musing on questions such as, "What makes a rural community vibrant? What are greatest challenges facing rural communities? Why have you chosen a rural lifestyle? What's the importance of the arts & culture in rural places? And why is it important to keep — and attract — young people to small towns and rural regions?"
Andy Shadrack, then the Area D Director for the Regional District of Central Kootenay, is featured here.
For more useful, inspirational information on the topics discussed in these videos, visit the BC Rural Centre website, at:
https://www.bcruralcentre.org

BonningtonRegionalPark is located in a rural residential community approximately 15 kilometres west of the City of Nelson. The park has a total area of 6.7 hectares. The park is designated as a multiple purpose regional park and includes a soccer field, softball diamond and playground.

BonningtonRegionalPark is located in a rural residential community approximately 15 kilometres west of the City of Nelson. The park has a total area of 6.7 hectares. The park is designated as a multiple purpose regional park and includes a soccer field, softball diamond and playground.

Taghum Beach RegionalPark is 4.5 hectares in size and located in Electoral Area 'E' on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake approximately 8.4km west of Nelson. It is a very popular beach day-use area for both tourists and local residents. Opportunities include beach activities, nature appreciation, fishing, boating, and picnicking.

Taghum Beach RegionalPark is 4.5 hectares in size and located in Electoral Area 'E' on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake approximately 8.4km west of Nelson. It is a very popular beach day-use area for both tourists and local residents. Opportunities include beach activities, nature appreciation, fishing, boating, and picnicking.

The Rosebery to Three FolksRegionalTrail, locally known as the Galena Trail, is located between Rosebery and Three Forks. This 13-kilometre section of the old CPR rail right-of-way provides for non-motorized recreation use opportunities, with trail-heads at the lake in Rosebery, at the turnoff to Sandon and at Denver Siding Road above New Denver. This trail serves locals and tourists as a day-use recreation area with activities such as hiking, cycling and nature appreciation. An interesting feature of the trail is the cable car that allows users to cross Carpenter Creek near Three Forks.

The Rosebery to Three FolksRegionalTrail, locally known as the Galena Trail, is located between Rosebery and Three Forks. This 13-kilometre section of the old CPR rail right-of-way provides for non-motorized recreation use opportunities, with trail-heads at the lake in Rosebery, at the turnoff to Sandon and at Denver Siding Road above New Denver. This trail serves locals and tourists as a day-use recreation area with activities such as hiking, cycling and nature appreciation. An interesting feature of the trail is the cable car that allows users to cross Carpenter Creek near Three Forks.

Riondel Regional Park

RiondelRegionalPark is located in the unincorporated community of Riondel. The site accommodates several recreation facilities including a softball and soccer...

RiondelRegionalPark is located in the unincorporated community of Riondel. The site accommodates several recreation facilities including a softball and soccer field. The park is designated as a multiple-purpose regional park.

RiondelRegionalPark is located in the unincorporated community of Riondel. The site accommodates several recreation facilities including a softball and soccer field. The park is designated as a multiple-purpose regional park.

CrescentValley Beach RegionalPark (Crescent Valley Beach) is a frequently visited and picturesque park on the shoreline of the Slocan River in the Kootenay’s Crescent Valley community. The park has a total area of 2.53 hectares and is designated as a WaterfrontAccess park. River activities, the beach and upland trails attract locals and tourists alike. In summer months, visitors can expect Crescent Valley Beach to be lively and active with people kayaking, rafting, canoeing, swimming, picnicking or simply enjoying the park’s natural environment. The park also provides important habitat for wildlife. The upland park area includes mature Ponderosa pine and black cottonwood, a valued habitat for species at risk. The property also serves to showcase the historic use as a former sawmill.

CrescentValley Beach RegionalPark (Crescent Valley Beach) is a frequently visited and picturesque park on the shoreline of the Slocan River in the Kootenay’s Crescent Valley community. The park has a total area of 2.53 hectares and is designated as a WaterfrontAccess park. River activities, the beach and upland trails attract locals and tourists alike. In summer months, visitors can expect Crescent Valley Beach to be lively and active with people kayaking, rafting, canoeing, swimming, picnicking or simply enjoying the park’s natural environment. The park also provides important habitat for wildlife. The upland park area includes mature Ponderosa pine and black cottonwood, a valued habitat for species at risk. The property also serves to showcase the historic use as a former sawmill.

MorningMountain is located in the rural community of Blewett, approximately 4 km west of the City of Nelson, via Blewett Road. The facility is accessed via Blewett Ski Hill Road which is a gravel road that switchbacks for 1 km to the parking area. The park has a total area of 20.6 hectares and provides access to a broader network of trails beyond the regional park. The park is designated as a multiple purpose regional park and includes cycling, hiking, nature appreciation, snowshoeing and tobogganing. Other uses are emerging including the proposed ice skating rink and development of a day use area.

MorningMountain is located in the rural community of Blewett, approximately 4 km west of the City of Nelson, via Blewett Road. The facility is accessed via Blewett Ski Hill Road which is a gravel road that switchbacks for 1 km to the parking area. The park has a total area of 20.6 hectares and provides access to a broader network of trails beyond the regional park. The park is designated as a multiple purpose regional park and includes cycling, hiking, nature appreciation, snowshoeing and tobogganing. Other uses are emerging including the proposed ice skating rink and development of a day use area.

Historic Ainsworth Wharf RegionalPark is situated in the community of Ainsworth on Kootenay Lake approximately 48km north of Nelson. The park is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park and provides day-use recreation opportunities including boating, swimming, picnicking and nature appreciation. The park also preserves the historic concrete wharf for public use.

Historic Ainsworth Wharf RegionalPark is situated in the community of Ainsworth on Kootenay Lake approximately 48km north of Nelson. The park is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park and provides day-use recreation opportunities including boating, swimming, picnicking and nature appreciation. The park also preserves the historic concrete wharf for public use.

WaterlooEddyRegionalPark is 3.7 hectare in size and located along the eastern shores of Columbia River, south of Castlegar, BC. Waterloo Eddy Regional Park is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park and is primarily used by local residents for day-use recreation opportunities including, boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, picnicking and nature appreciation.

WaterlooEddyRegionalPark is 3.7 hectare in size and located along the eastern shores of Columbia River, south of Castlegar, BC. Waterloo Eddy Regional Park is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park and is primarily used by local residents for day-use recreation opportunities including, boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, picnicking and nature appreciation.

Brilliant Bridge Regional Park

BrilliantBridgeRegionalPark is located in rural Castlegar in the community of Brilliant. The Brilliant Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Kootenay Ri...

BrilliantBridgeRegionalPark is located in rural Castlegar in the community of Brilliant. The Brilliant Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Kootenay River constructed by the Doukhobor community in 1913. It was deemed redundant in the 1970s following the construction of a new highway bridge. In 1995 the site was declared a National Historic Site. In 2009, restoration commenced on the bridge with funding from multiple sponsors. Completed in 2010, the project cost over $1,000,000. More detailed information of the history, development and updated news on the Briliant Bridge can be found at the official online resource created by the Brilliant Bridge Restoration Committee at www.brilliantbridge.ca.

BrilliantBridgeRegionalPark is located in rural Castlegar in the community of Brilliant. The Brilliant Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Kootenay River constructed by the Doukhobor community in 1913. It was deemed redundant in the 1970s following the construction of a new highway bridge. In 1995 the site was declared a National Historic Site. In 2009, restoration commenced on the bridge with funding from multiple sponsors. Completed in 2010, the project cost over $1,000,000. More detailed information of the history, development and updated news on the Briliant Bridge can be found at the official online resource created by the Brilliant Bridge Restoration Committee at www.brilliantbridge.ca.

McDonalds LandingRegionalPark is located along the northern shores of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, approximately 10km north of Nelson, BC. Access is off Highway 3A where it meets Six Mile Road, via McDonalds Landing Road. The park is the location of a former sternwheeler landing. It includes a wharf (renovated in 2011) within a 0.19 ha water lot. The wharf itself consists of a 52m timber approach, steel gangway, 8m gangway float, and a 20m mooring float. The park is designated a Waterfront Access Park and includes walking, site seeing, boating and fishing access.

McDonalds LandingRegionalPark is located along the northern shores of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, approximately 10km north of Nelson, BC. Access is off Highway 3A where it meets Six Mile Road, via McDonalds Landing Road. The park is the location of a former sternwheeler landing. It includes a wharf (renovated in 2011) within a 0.19 ha water lot. The wharf itself consists of a 52m timber approach, steel gangway, 8m gangway float, and a 20m mooring float. The park is designated a Waterfront Access Park and includes walking, site seeing, boating and fishing access.

Castlegar & District Recreation Complex - Open House Presentation

Well over 100 residents of Areas I, J and the City of Castlegar came together on Monday, May 2 to share their vision for the future of their CommunityComplex.
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Well over 100 residents of Areas I, J and the City of Castlegar came together on Monday, May 2 to share their vision for the future of their CommunityComplex.
The open house was the next step in the Recreation and CultureMaster Planning process. The plan identified several priorities for the renewal and enhancement of the Community Complex. Technical challenges will need to be addressed, but the RDCK wants to ensure that the complex suits the values and needs of the public it serves.
The Castlegar and District Recreation Commission will gather all community input from the open house as well as from online feedback gathered through the RDCK website. The Commission will identify short, medium and long-term priorities, make revisions to the plan and give the public another chance to review the revised plan based on the short-term priorities. Following this second public input process, the Commission will take all available information available and consider funding options which may include a referendum, depending on the size of the project identified.

Well over 100 residents of Areas I, J and the City of Castlegar came together on Monday, May 2 to share their vision for the future of their CommunityComplex.
The open house was the next step in the Recreation and CultureMaster Planning process. The plan identified several priorities for the renewal and enhancement of the Community Complex. Technical challenges will need to be addressed, but the RDCK wants to ensure that the complex suits the values and needs of the public it serves.
The Castlegar and District Recreation Commission will gather all community input from the open house as well as from online feedback gathered through the RDCK website. The Commission will identify short, medium and long-term priorities, make revisions to the plan and give the public another chance to review the revised plan based on the short-term priorities. Following this second public input process, the Commission will take all available information available and consider funding options which may include a referendum, depending on the size of the project identified.

Pass CreekRegionalPark is a 36.1 hectare park located across the Columbia River and opposite the City of Castlegar. It is located at Park SideRoad in Robson.
Facilities in the park include a swimming pond, beach, picnic areas, 30 camping sites, children's playground, ball field, soccer/field hockey field, and nature trails. A riding ring and equestrian facilities are located at the adjacent Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds.
Day use area can be booked for weddings, picnics and other family events. Free hot showers available for campers. Each campsite has a fire pit and firewood available for a fee. Pets allowed on leashes.

Pass CreekRegionalPark is a 36.1 hectare park located across the Columbia River and opposite the City of Castlegar. It is located at Park SideRoad in Robson.
Facilities in the park include a swimming pond, beach, picnic areas, 30 camping sites, children's playground, ball field, soccer/field hockey field, and nature trails. A riding ring and equestrian facilities are located at the adjacent Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds.
Day use area can be booked for weddings, picnics and other family events. Free hot showers available for campers. Each campsite has a fire pit and firewood available for a fee. Pets allowed on leashes.

Robson BoatRampRegionalPark is located on the north shore of the Columbia River adjacent to the unincorporated community of Robson (across from the City of Castlegar). The park provides a boat launch site and associated parking facilities and is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park.

Robson BoatRampRegionalPark is located on the north shore of the Columbia River adjacent to the unincorporated community of Robson (across from the City of Castlegar). The park provides a boat launch site and associated parking facilities and is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park.

Bigelow Bay RegionalPark is located on Slocan Lake immediately adjacent to the northern boundary of the Village of New Denver. The park is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park and is used for day-use beach recreation activities such as boating, swimming, beach-combing and nature appreciation.

Bigelow Bay RegionalPark is located on Slocan Lake immediately adjacent to the northern boundary of the Village of New Denver. The park is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park and is used for day-use beach recreation activities such as boating, swimming, beach-combing and nature appreciation.

Pulpit RockAccessRegionalTrail is designated as a non-motorized public recreational trail that is used extensively in the non-snow months by locals and tourists. It is easily accessible from the City of Nelson and offers a short but steep 1.8km walk to a rock bluff overlooking the city and surrounding area. The trail head is accessed via JohnstoneRoad on the north side of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, adjacent to the City of Nelson.

Pulpit RockAccessRegionalTrail is designated as a non-motorized public recreational trail that is used extensively in the non-snow months by locals and tourists. It is easily accessible from the City of Nelson and offers a short but steep 1.8km walk to a rock bluff overlooking the city and surrounding area. The trail head is accessed via JohnstoneRoad on the north side of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, adjacent to the City of Nelson.

Cottonwood LakeRegionalPark comprises 8.2 hectares of land and is located south of the City of Nelson along Highway 6 toward Salmo. The park provides waterfront access to Cottonwood Lake and facilities include a swimming beach, picnic tables, boat launch, walking trails, cross-country ski trails, rest rooms and parking facilities.

Cottonwood LakeRegionalPark comprises 8.2 hectares of land and is located south of the City of Nelson along Highway 6 toward Salmo. The park provides waterfront access to Cottonwood Lake and facilities include a swimming beach, picnic tables, boat launch, walking trails, cross-country ski trails, rest rooms and parking facilities.

Aimee Watson on rural issues

The first in a series of six brief videos featuring rural folks musing on questions such as, "What makes a rural community vibrant? What are the greatest challe...

The first in a series of six brief videos featuring rural folks musing on questions such as, "What makes a rural community vibrant? What are the greatest challenges facing rural communities? Why have you chosen a rural lifestyle? What's the importance of the arts & culture in rural places? And why is it important to keep — and attract — young people to small towns and rural regions?"
Aimee Watson, now the Area D Director for the Regional District of Central Kootenay, kicks things off.
For more useful, inspirational information on the topics discussed in these videos, visit the BC RuralCentre website, at:
https://www.bcruralcentre.org

The first in a series of six brief videos featuring rural folks musing on questions such as, "What makes a rural community vibrant? What are the greatest challenges facing rural communities? Why have you chosen a rural lifestyle? What's the importance of the arts & culture in rural places? And why is it important to keep — and attract — young people to small towns and rural regions?"
Aimee Watson, now the Area D Director for the Regional District of Central Kootenay, kicks things off.
For more useful, inspirational information on the topics discussed in these videos, visit the BC RuralCentre website, at:
https://www.bcruralcentre.org

Andy Shardrack on rural issues

The second in a series of six brief, informal videos from the BC RuralCentre, featuring rural folks musing on questions such as, "What makes a rural community...

The second in a series of six brief, informal videos from the BC RuralCentre, featuring rural folks musing on questions such as, "What makes a rural community vibrant? What are greatest challenges facing rural communities? Why have you chosen a rural lifestyle? What's the importance of the arts & culture in rural places? And why is it important to keep — and attract — young people to small towns and rural regions?"
Andy Shadrack, then the Area D Director for the Regional District of Central Kootenay, is featured here.
For more useful, inspirational information on the topics discussed in these videos, visit the BC Rural Centre website, at:
https://www.bcruralcentre.org

The second in a series of six brief, informal videos from the BC RuralCentre, featuring rural folks musing on questions such as, "What makes a rural community vibrant? What are greatest challenges facing rural communities? Why have you chosen a rural lifestyle? What's the importance of the arts & culture in rural places? And why is it important to keep — and attract — young people to small towns and rural regions?"
Andy Shadrack, then the Area D Director for the Regional District of Central Kootenay, is featured here.
For more useful, inspirational information on the topics discussed in these videos, visit the BC Rural Centre website, at:
https://www.bcruralcentre.org

Castlegar & District Recreation Complex - Open House Presentation

Well over 100 residents of Areas I, J and the City of Castlegar came together on Monday, May 2 to share their vision for the future of their CommunityComplex.
The open house was the next step in the Recreation and CultureMaster Planning process. The plan identified several priorities for the renewal and enhancement of the Community Complex. Technical challenges will need to be addressed, but the RDCK wants to ensure that the complex suits the values and needs of the public it serves.
The Castlegar and District Recreation Commission will gather all community input from the open house as well as from online feedback gathered through the RDCK website. The Commission will identify short, medium and long-term priorities, make revisions to the plan and give the public another chance to rev...

Amtrak Train 30 Cab Ride - Pittsburgh to Connellsville

This is an unpublished head end video dating from early 2004, taken aboard AmtrakTrain 30, the Capitol Limited, as it makes it way from Pittsburgh, PA to Connellsville, PA. Due to the darkness of the winter morning, my friend never sold this video as a DVD and then left the business shortly thereafter.
Enjoy the remaining B&OCPL signals still in service between SINNS and SODEM as well as the P&LE signals between BRADOCK and SINNS.

published: 06 Jan 2015

Outback Healers and Heroines: Women GPs in Rural Practice

There is a change happening in Australian medicine. Recent research has indicated that significant future workforce shortages are likely to occur in rural and remote areas of Australia over the next decade. This is due, in part, to the retirement of older rural male doctors. However, with increasing numbers of females entering the workforce, women are the next generation of rural medical practitioners.
Medicine and rural medicine in particular used to be an almost exclusively male occupation. Now, forty percent of young doctors taking up Australian rural general practice are female. Rural medicine is the point in the profession where the changes stemming from the presence of women will be felt first and most fully. Rural medicine is almost the only branch of the profession with a sh...

Castlegar & District Recreation Complex - Open House Presentation

Well over 100 residents of Areas I, J and the City of Castlegar came together on Monday, May 2 to share their vision for the future of their CommunityComplex.
...

Well over 100 residents of Areas I, J and the City of Castlegar came together on Monday, May 2 to share their vision for the future of their CommunityComplex.
The open house was the next step in the Recreation and CultureMaster Planning process. The plan identified several priorities for the renewal and enhancement of the Community Complex. Technical challenges will need to be addressed, but the RDCK wants to ensure that the complex suits the values and needs of the public it serves.
The Castlegar and District Recreation Commission will gather all community input from the open house as well as from online feedback gathered through the RDCK website. The Commission will identify short, medium and long-term priorities, make revisions to the plan and give the public another chance to review the revised plan based on the short-term priorities. Following this second public input process, the Commission will take all available information available and consider funding options which may include a referendum, depending on the size of the project identified.

Well over 100 residents of Areas I, J and the City of Castlegar came together on Monday, May 2 to share their vision for the future of their CommunityComplex.
The open house was the next step in the Recreation and CultureMaster Planning process. The plan identified several priorities for the renewal and enhancement of the Community Complex. Technical challenges will need to be addressed, but the RDCK wants to ensure that the complex suits the values and needs of the public it serves.
The Castlegar and District Recreation Commission will gather all community input from the open house as well as from online feedback gathered through the RDCK website. The Commission will identify short, medium and long-term priorities, make revisions to the plan and give the public another chance to review the revised plan based on the short-term priorities. Following this second public input process, the Commission will take all available information available and consider funding options which may include a referendum, depending on the size of the project identified.

This is an unpublished head end video dating from early 2004, taken aboard AmtrakTrain 30, the Capitol Limited, as it makes it way from Pittsburgh, PA to Connellsville, PA. Due to the darkness of the winter morning, my friend never sold this video as a DVD and then left the business shortly thereafter.
Enjoy the remaining B&OCPL signals still in service between SINNS and SODEM as well as the P&LE signals between BRADOCK and SINNS.

This is an unpublished head end video dating from early 2004, taken aboard AmtrakTrain 30, the Capitol Limited, as it makes it way from Pittsburgh, PA to Connellsville, PA. Due to the darkness of the winter morning, my friend never sold this video as a DVD and then left the business shortly thereafter.
Enjoy the remaining B&OCPL signals still in service between SINNS and SODEM as well as the P&LE signals between BRADOCK and SINNS.

Outback Healers and Heroines: Women GPs in Rural Practice

There is a change happening in Australian medicine. Recent research has indicated that significant future workforce shortages are likely to occur in rural and ...

There is a change happening in Australian medicine. Recent research has indicated that significant future workforce shortages are likely to occur in rural and remote areas of Australia over the next decade. This is due, in part, to the retirement of older rural male doctors. However, with increasing numbers of females entering the workforce, women are the next generation of rural medical practitioners.
Medicine and rural medicine in particular used to be an almost exclusively male occupation. Now, forty percent of young doctors taking up Australian rural general practice are female. Rural medicine is the point in the profession where the changes stemming from the presence of women will be felt first and most fully. Rural medicine is almost the only branch of the profession with a shortage of applicants. It needs more recruits than apply for positions. As a consequence it has to appeal to as wide a range of young doctors as possible, including women.
Presenter Dr Norman Swan is joined by a number of women GPs who are passionately committed to their rural practice. These include Sheilagh Cronin (Cloncurry and Gold Coast, QLD), Nola Maxfield (Wonthaggi, VIC), Ruth Stewart (Camperdown, VIC) and Angela Titmuss (Alice Springs, NT). These inspirational women share their varied experiences of working in rural Australia and discuss issues ranging from their practice models to their children's education and being part of a rural community.
Highlights are interviews filmed on location with Dr Jennifer Delima -- currently working in Alice Springs but who began her rural practice at Kintore (540 kilometres west of Alice Springs), and Drs Annette Newson and Elizabeth Parsimei (an International Medical Graduate from Kenya), who are partners in a group practice in Barmera, in the Riverland district of South Australia.
OutbackHealers and Heroines is produced by the Rural Health Education Foundation, in association with the Rural DoctorsAssociation of Australia in particular their Female Doctors Group, with funding provided by the Australian GovernmentDepartment of Health and Ageing.
Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this program may contain images of people who may be deceased.
Produced by the Rural Health Education Foundation
http://www.rhef.com.au/

There is a change happening in Australian medicine. Recent research has indicated that significant future workforce shortages are likely to occur in rural and remote areas of Australia over the next decade. This is due, in part, to the retirement of older rural male doctors. However, with increasing numbers of females entering the workforce, women are the next generation of rural medical practitioners.
Medicine and rural medicine in particular used to be an almost exclusively male occupation. Now, forty percent of young doctors taking up Australian rural general practice are female. Rural medicine is the point in the profession where the changes stemming from the presence of women will be felt first and most fully. Rural medicine is almost the only branch of the profession with a shortage of applicants. It needs more recruits than apply for positions. As a consequence it has to appeal to as wide a range of young doctors as possible, including women.
Presenter Dr Norman Swan is joined by a number of women GPs who are passionately committed to their rural practice. These include Sheilagh Cronin (Cloncurry and Gold Coast, QLD), Nola Maxfield (Wonthaggi, VIC), Ruth Stewart (Camperdown, VIC) and Angela Titmuss (Alice Springs, NT). These inspirational women share their varied experiences of working in rural Australia and discuss issues ranging from their practice models to their children's education and being part of a rural community.
Highlights are interviews filmed on location with Dr Jennifer Delima -- currently working in Alice Springs but who began her rural practice at Kintore (540 kilometres west of Alice Springs), and Drs Annette Newson and Elizabeth Parsimei (an International Medical Graduate from Kenya), who are partners in a group practice in Barmera, in the Riverland district of South Australia.
OutbackHealers and Heroines is produced by the Rural Health Education Foundation, in association with the Rural DoctorsAssociation of Australia in particular their Female Doctors Group, with funding provided by the Australian GovernmentDepartment of Health and Ageing.
Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this program may contain images of people who may be deceased.
Produced by the Rural Health Education Foundation
http://www.rhef.com.au/

Bonnington Regional Park

BonningtonRegionalPark is located in a rural residential community approximately 15 kilometres west of the City of Nelson. The park has a total area of 6.7 hectares. The park is designated as a multiple purpose regional park and includes a soccer field, softball diamond and playground.

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Winlaw Regional & Nature Park

Winlaw Regional and Nature Park is located approximately 600m north of the Winlaw bridge o...

Taghum Beach Regional Park

Taghum Beach RegionalPark is 4.5 hectares in size and located in Electoral Area 'E' on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake approximately 8.4km west of Nelson. It is a very popular beach day-use area for both tourists and local residents. Opportunities include beach activities, nature appreciation, fishing, boating, and picnicking.

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Rosebery Three Forks Regional Trail (Galena Trail)

The Rosebery to Three Folks Regional Trail, locally known as the Galena Trail, is located ...

Rosebery Three Forks Regional Trail (Galena Trail)

The Rosebery to Three FolksRegionalTrail, locally known as the Galena Trail, is located between Rosebery and Three Forks. This 13-kilometre section of the old CPR rail right-of-way provides for non-motorized recreation use opportunities, with trail-heads at the lake in Rosebery, at the turnoff to Sandon and at Denver Siding Road above New Denver. This trail serves locals and tourists as a day-use recreation area with activities such as hiking, cycling and nature appreciation. An interesting feature of the trail is the cable car that allows users to cross Carpenter Creek near Three Forks.

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Riondel Regional Park

Riondel Regional Park is located in the unincorporated community of Riondel. The site acco...

Riondel Regional Park

RiondelRegionalPark is located in the unincorporated community of Riondel. The site accommodates several recreation facilities including a softball and soccer field. The park is designated as a multiple-purpose regional park.

Crescent Valley Regional Park

CrescentValley Beach RegionalPark (Crescent Valley Beach) is a frequently visited and picturesque park on the shoreline of the Slocan River in the Kootenay’s Crescent Valley community. The park has a total area of 2.53 hectares and is designated as a WaterfrontAccess park. River activities, the beach and upland trails attract locals and tourists alike. In summer months, visitors can expect Crescent Valley Beach to be lively and active with people kayaking, rafting, canoeing, swimming, picnicking or simply enjoying the park’s natural environment. The park also provides important habitat for wildlife. The upland park area includes mature Ponderosa pine and black cottonwood, a valued habitat for species at risk. The property also serves to showcase the historic use as a former sawmill.

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Morning Mountain Regional Park

Morning Mountain is located in the rural community of Blewett, approximately 4 km west of ...

Morning Mountain Regional Park

MorningMountain is located in the rural community of Blewett, approximately 4 km west of the City of Nelson, via Blewett Road. The facility is accessed via Blewett Ski Hill Road which is a gravel road that switchbacks for 1 km to the parking area. The park has a total area of 20.6 hectares and provides access to a broader network of trails beyond the regional park. The park is designated as a multiple purpose regional park and includes cycling, hiking, nature appreciation, snowshoeing and tobogganing. Other uses are emerging including the proposed ice skating rink and development of a day use area.

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Historic Ainsworth Wharf Regional Park

Historic Ainsworth Wharf Regional Park is situated in the community of Ainsworth on Kooten...

Historic Ainsworth Wharf Regional Park

Historic Ainsworth Wharf RegionalPark is situated in the community of Ainsworth on Kootenay Lake approximately 48km north of Nelson. The park is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park and provides day-use recreation opportunities including boating, swimming, picnicking and nature appreciation. The park also preserves the historic concrete wharf for public use.

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Waterloo Eddy Regional Park

Waterloo Eddy Regional Park is 3.7 hectare in size and located along the eastern shores of...

Waterloo Eddy Regional Park

WaterlooEddyRegionalPark is 3.7 hectare in size and located along the eastern shores of Columbia River, south of Castlegar, BC. Waterloo Eddy Regional Park is designated as a WaterfrontAccess regional park and is primarily used by local residents for day-use recreation opportunities including, boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, picnicking and nature appreciation.

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Brilliant Bridge Regional Park

Brilliant Bridge Regional Park is located in rural Castlegar in the community of Brilliant...

Brilliant Bridge Regional Park

BrilliantBridgeRegionalPark is located in rural Castlegar in the community of Brilliant. The Brilliant Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Kootenay River constructed by the Doukhobor community in 1913. It was deemed redundant in the 1970s following the construction of a new highway bridge. In 1995 the site was declared a National Historic Site. In 2009, restoration commenced on the bridge with funding from multiple sponsors. Completed in 2010, the project cost over $1,000,000. More detailed information of the history, development and updated news on the Briliant Bridge can be found at the official online resource created by the Brilliant Bridge Restoration Committee at www.brilliantbridge.ca.

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McDonalds Landing Regional Park

McDonalds Landing Regional Park is located along the northern shores of the West Arm of Ko...

McDonalds Landing Regional Park

McDonalds LandingRegionalPark is located along the northern shores of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, approximately 10km north of Nelson, BC. Access is off Highway 3A where it meets Six Mile Road, via McDonalds Landing Road. The park is the location of a former sternwheeler landing. It includes a wharf (renovated in 2011) within a 0.19 ha water lot. The wharf itself consists of a 52m timber approach, steel gangway, 8m gangway float, and a 20m mooring float. The park is designated a Waterfront Access Park and includes walking, site seeing, boating and fishing access.

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Glade Regional Park

Glade Regional Park is approximately 0.4 ha (1 ac) in size and located along the shores of...

Castlegar & District Recreation Complex - Open House Presentation

Well over 100 residents of Areas I, J and the City of Castlegar came together on Monday, May 2 to share their vision for the future of their CommunityComplex.
The open house was the next step in the Recreation and CultureMaster Planning process. The plan identified several priorities for the renewal and enhancement of the Community Complex. Technical challenges will need to be addressed, but the RDCK wants to ensure that the complex suits the values and needs of the public it serves.
The Castlegar and District Recreation Commission will gather all community input from the open house as well as from online feedback gathered through the RDCK website. The Commission will identify short, medium and long-term priorities, make revisions to the plan and give the public another chance to review the revised plan based on the short-term priorities. Following this second public input process, the Commission will take all available information available and consider funding options which may include a referendum, depending on the size of the project identified.

Castlegar & District Recreation Complex - Open House Presentation

Well over 100 residents of Areas I, J and the City of Castlegar came together on Monday, May 2 to share their vision for the future of their CommunityComplex.
The open house was the next step in the Recreation and CultureMaster Planning process. The plan identified several priorities for the renewal and enhancement of the Community Complex. Technical challenges will need to be addressed, but the RDCK wants to ensure that the complex suits the values and needs of the public it serves.
The Castlegar and District Recreation Commission will gather all community input from the open house as well as from online feedback gathered through the RDCK website. The Commission will identify short, medium and long-term priorities, make revisions to the plan and give the public another chance to review the revised plan based on the short-term priorities. Following this second public input process, the Commission will take all available information available and consider funding options which may include a referendum, depending on the size of the project identified.

Amtrak Train 30 Cab Ride - Pittsburgh to Connellsville

This is an unpublished head end video dating from early 2004, taken aboard AmtrakTrain 30, the Capitol Limited, as it makes it way from Pittsburgh, PA to Connellsville, PA. Due to the darkness of the winter morning, my friend never sold this video as a DVD and then left the business shortly thereafter.
Enjoy the remaining B&OCPL signals still in service between SINNS and SODEM as well as the P&LE signals between BRADOCK and SINNS.

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Outback Healers and Heroines: Women GPs in Rural Practice

There is a change happening in Australian medicine. Recent research has indicated that si...

Outback Healers and Heroines: Women GPs in Rural Practice

There is a change happening in Australian medicine. Recent research has indicated that significant future workforce shortages are likely to occur in rural and remote areas of Australia over the next decade. This is due, in part, to the retirement of older rural male doctors. However, with increasing numbers of females entering the workforce, women are the next generation of rural medical practitioners.
Medicine and rural medicine in particular used to be an almost exclusively male occupation. Now, forty percent of young doctors taking up Australian rural general practice are female. Rural medicine is the point in the profession where the changes stemming from the presence of women will be felt first and most fully. Rural medicine is almost the only branch of the profession with a shortage of applicants. It needs more recruits than apply for positions. As a consequence it has to appeal to as wide a range of young doctors as possible, including women.
Presenter Dr Norman Swan is joined by a number of women GPs who are passionately committed to their rural practice. These include Sheilagh Cronin (Cloncurry and Gold Coast, QLD), Nola Maxfield (Wonthaggi, VIC), Ruth Stewart (Camperdown, VIC) and Angela Titmuss (Alice Springs, NT). These inspirational women share their varied experiences of working in rural Australia and discuss issues ranging from their practice models to their children's education and being part of a rural community.
Highlights are interviews filmed on location with Dr Jennifer Delima -- currently working in Alice Springs but who began her rural practice at Kintore (540 kilometres west of Alice Springs), and Drs Annette Newson and Elizabeth Parsimei (an International Medical Graduate from Kenya), who are partners in a group practice in Barmera, in the Riverland district of South Australia.
OutbackHealers and Heroines is produced by the Rural Health Education Foundation, in association with the Rural DoctorsAssociation of Australia in particular their Female Doctors Group, with funding provided by the Australian GovernmentDepartment of Health and Ageing.
Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this program may contain images of people who may be deceased.
Produced by the Rural Health Education Foundation
http://www.rhef.com.au/

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American History (After Hours): The Craft Distilling (Re) Revolution

Ever taken a trip to a local distiller? James Rodewald, author of "American Spirit: An Exp...

American History (After Hours): The Craft Distilli...

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According to Israel's military, it struck the Syrian anti-aircraft battery after an Israeli aircraft was targeted over Lebanon. Israel has carried out dozens of attacks on suspected arms shipments to Hezbollah... ....

It was also direct confirmation that short bursts of gamma-ray radiation are linked to colliding neutron stars. By combining information from gravitational waves and the light collected by telescopes, researchers also used a new technique to measure the expansion rate of the Universe. This technique was first proposed in 1986 by the UniversityofCardiff's Prof Bernard Schutz....

“The stupidity and evil of the Haqqani network’s kidnapping of a pilgrim and his heavily pregnant wife engaged in helping ordinary villagers in Taliban-controlled regionsofAfghanistan was eclipsed only by the stupidity and evil of authorizing the murder of my infant daughter," Boyle said.Mujahid refuted these claims, saying they were “force-fed” ......

A Democratic congressman revealed in a televised interview at least one Republican is considering lending their support to articles of impeachment against U.S ... and by their expressions, that they would like to see an end to the Trump administration and don't approve of what he's doing.”He added. “But, the Republican base is still supportive of Trump....

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RelianceNippon LifeAMC is planning to use a�portion of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) proceeds to fund inorganic growth, a company official said today ... The balance amount would be expended on the�expansion of its branch network to all the districtsof the country and for penetration into the digital space and on technology....

16 (Xinhua) -- After a week of experiencing flash floods and landslides triggered by downpour, which has claimed 72 lives and left 30 others missing, Vietnam's northern and centralregions are likely to confront more deadly landslides amid Typhoon Khanun...China Sea, of which two can affect Vietnam's central and southern regions, forecast the center....

Mamata Banerjee said she had sent letters to Modi and Singh on the withdrawal of the Central forces ... Banerjee said she had sent letters to Modi and Singh on the withdrawal of the Central forces ... The Centre has said it will withdraw 10 of the 15 companies in the region, she added ... huge numbers ofCentral forces are deployed in other states," she said....

Banerjee said she had sent letters to Modi and Singh on the withdrawal of the Central forces ...The Centre has said it will withdraw 10 of the 15 companies in the region, she added ... I want to ask why this step-motherly attitude towards Bengal when huge numbers ofCentral forces are deployed in other states," she said ... to "burn for the sake of a seat"....

A dramatic footage shows how Yemen’s popular Houthi fighters conduct an&nbsp;ambush against Saudi Arabian troops in the border regionof the kingdom’s extreme southwest ... Yemen’s army and its allies seized two districts in the city of Usaylan in the south-centralShabwah Province from Saudi-backed militants early Monday, pan-Arab paper Al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper reported. ....

She said five of the injured passengers were immediately sent to SuhumHospital, whilst six others who were badly injured, were sent to the KoforiduaCentral Hospital. A timely intervention from the officers of the RegionalAmbulance Service, he said, saw the injured being conveyed to the hospitals....

16 (Xinhua) -- Landslides and floods triggered by downpour last week in Vietnam's northern and centralregions have killed 72, left 30 missing and injured 33 others, the Central Steering Committee for Natural DisasterPrevention and Control said on Monday ... On Sunday, Hoa Binh authorities announced the state of emergency about landslides in the province....

CentralNew York is a prime spot for finding abundant, locally grown fruits and vegetables. You see evidence of this at the many roadside garden stands and farmers markets. Contributing to the region’s bounty is a prolific garden located in the unlikeliest of places. the GatesChiliCentralSchoolDistrict’s Transportation Department.Growing a Vision... And at the school district we have the luxury of a tractor.”....

Mr Kwamena Duncan, CentralRegionalMinister has re-doubled his public engagements with the citizenry in the region as part of his core vision to bring governance and development to the door-steps of the ordinary person ... had within the last two weeks visited 13 out of the 20 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDCEs) in the region....